Lighting Systems: Removal & Installation Saturn VUE I

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the stop lamp switch.
2. Rotate the stop lamp switch counterclockwise and remove the switch from the switch retainer.
3. Gently compress the locking tabs on the switch retainer and remove the switch retainer from the brake pedal assembly.

Installation Procedure

1. Connect the electrical connectors on the stop lamp switch.
2. Install the switch to the bracket by turning and pushing the switch until the switch bottoms on the brake pedal.
3. Inspect the stop lamps for proper operation

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim panel bezel. Refer to «Trim Bezel Replacement - Center»(ref-188790-S34366475712005090200000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
2. Remove the switch assembly fasteners and remove the switch assembly.

1. Install the switch assembly on to the bezel and install the fasteners. Tighten: Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
2. Install the I/P trim panel bezel. Refer to «Trim Bezel Replacement - Center»(ref-188790-S34366475712005090200000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

1. Open the front door.
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) end panel by pulling straight out.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the door jamb switch.
4. Remove the door jamb switch from the I/P end panel.

1. Install the door jamb switch to the I/P end panel.
2. Connect the electrical connectors to the door jamb switch.
3. Position the I/P side end panel into place and secure by pushing firmly.
4. Close the front door.

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim panel bezel. Refer to «Trim Bezel Replacement - Center»(ref-188790-S34366475712005090200000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
2. Remove the switch assembly fasteners and remove the switch assembly.

1. Install the switch assembly on to the bezel and install the fasteners. Tighten: Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
2. Install the I/P trim panel bezel. Refer to «Trim Bezel Replacement - Center»(ref-188790-S34366475712005090200000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, pry the sensor up.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the sensor.

1. Connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
2. Press the sensor into place.

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim panel bezel. Refer to «Trim Bezel Replacement - Center»(ref-188790-S34366475712005090200000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
2. Remove the switch assembly fasteners and remove the switch assembly.

1. Install the switch assembly on to the bezel and install the fasteners. Tighten: Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
2. Install the I/P trim panel bezel. Refer to «Trim Bezel Replacement - Center»(ref-188790-S34366475712005090200000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

1. Insert a small flat-bladed tool at the front of the reading lamp. Disengage the reading lamp.
2. Pull the reading lamp down.
3. Remove the bulb.

1. Install the reading lamp bulb.
2. Install the reading lamp cover, beginning with the back of the cover.
3. Push the front of the lamp cover up until seated.

1. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to «Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement»(ref-188777-S23529320012005090200000) in Interior Trim.
2. Unsnap the sunshade from the inner retainer clips.
3. Remove the sunshade fasteners and remove the sunshade assemblies.
4. Remove the inner retainer fasteners and remove the retainers.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, use a flat-bladed tool to remove the sunroof switch knob.
6. Pull gently at the front of the reading lamp cover to disengage the retainer clips.
7. If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, remove the microphone. Refer to «OnStar Microphone Replacement»(ref-188766-S19566153832005090200000) in Cellular Communication.
8. Rotate the cover rearward until the rear attaching hooks are released.
9. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof or with OnStar®, disconnect the electrical connectors.
10. Remove the cover.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the forward reading lamp.
12. Pull the headliner down slightly and slide the forward reading lamp out of the headliner.

1. Pull the headliner down slightly and slide the forward reading lamp into place.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the reading lamp.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, install the microphone. Refer to «OnStar Microphone Replacement»(ref-188766-S19566153832005090200000) in Cellular Communication.
4. Position the forward reading lamp cover into the rear attaching hooks.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof or with OnStar®, connect the electrical connectors.
6. Rotate the front reading lamp cover forward into the lamp assembly. Snap the cover into place.
7. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, install the sunroof switch knob.
8. Install the sunshade retainers. Tighten: Tighten the retainer fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
9. Position the sunshade outer brackets to the headliner.
10. Install the sunshades. Tighten: Tighten the sunshade fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
11. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to «Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement»(ref-188777-S23529320012005090200000) in Interior Trim.

1. Remove the shifter bezel. Refer to «Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement»(ref-188790-S41664030802005090200000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
2. Remove the bulb socket from beneath the shifter.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket.

1. Install the bulb into the socket.
2. Install the bulb socket onto the shifter.
3. Install the shifter bezel. Refer to «Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement»(ref-188790-S41664030802005090200000) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

1. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the lamp lens from the dome lamp assembly.
2. Using a small flat-bladed tool, disengage the dome lamp attaching clips by gently prying at each side of the retaining tab while pulling the tab off of the headliner.
3. Pull the forward edge of the dome lamp downward and rearward to disengage the lamp from the headliner.
4. Disconnect the dome lamp electrical connector.
5. Remove the dome lamp.

1. Position the dome lamp to the headliner. Connect the dome lamp electrical harness.
2. Slide the dome lamp into place.
3. Snap the dome lamp clips into the closed position.
4. Snap the lens into the dome lamp assembly.

1. Remove the cover from the dome lamp/cargo lamp.
2. Remove the bulb from the lamp.

1. Install a new bulb to the lamp.
2. Install the cover to the lamp.

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the side marker lamp. Refer to «Marker Lamp Replacement - Side»(ref-188773-S22206473102005090200000) .
3. Remove the headlamp bracket to structure bolts.
4. Insert a blat-bladed tool through the opening in the upper structure.
5. Gently push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle with flat-bladed tool to detach the headlamp bracket lower arm.
6. Lift headlamp assembly upward.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp assembly.
8. Remove the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle, if necessary.
9. Rotate the headlamp bulb assembly (2) counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp housing.
10. Remove the park/turn bulb socket (1) from the housing by rotating the socket counterclockwise, if necessary.
11. Gently pull the park/turn bulb from the socket, if necessary.

1. Install the park/turn bulb into the bulb socket.
2. Install the park/turn bulb socket (1) into the headlamp housing by rotating the socket clockwise.
3. Install the headlamp bulb assembly (2) into the headlamp housing.
4. Rotate the headlamp bulb assembly (2) clockwise until seated.
5. Connect the headlamp bulb electrical connector.
6. Position the headlamp assembly to the vehicle.
7. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp assembly.
8. Install the headlamp bracket to structure bolts. Tighten: Tighten the screw to 105 N.m (89 lb in).
9. Install the side marker lamp. Refer to «Marker Lamp Replacement - Side»(ref-188773-S22206473102005090200000) .
10. Close the hood.

1. Remove the headlamp. Refer to «Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement»(ref-188773-S08477934822005090200000) in Bumpers.
2. Using a small flat blade screwdriver free the fog lamp adjuster bracket from the fascia.
3. Loosen the fog lamp to fascia screws.
4. Remove the fog lamp from the fascia.

1. Position the fog lamp in the front fascia pocket.
2. Install the fog lamp adjuster bracket onto the fascia.
3. Install the front fog lamp screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
4. Install the headlamp. Refer to «Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement»(ref-188773-S08477934822005090200000) in Bumpers.

1. Remove the headlamp and reach through the opening. Refer to «Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement»(ref-188773-S08477934822005090200000) .
2. Disconnect the fog lamp bulb electrical connector by slightly lifting on the locking tab while pulling the connector rearward.
3. Rotate the fog lamp bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the fog lamp housing.

1. Install the fog lamp bulb into the fog lamp housing.
2. Rotate the fog lamp bulb assembly clockwise until seated.
3. Connect the fog lamp bulb electrical connector to the fog lamp bulb assembly.
4. Install the headlamp. Refer to «Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement»(ref-188773-S08477934822005090200000) .

Scheme 19

1. Completely assemble all of the components on the vehicle.
2. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Stop all unnecessary operations or work that could affect the ride height of the vehicle.
4. Close the doors and verify that the luggage compartment is empty.
5. Stabilize the suspension by rocking the vehicle sideways.
6. Ensure that the fuel level is full.
7. Ensure that the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
8. Ensure that the driver or a similar weight, approximately 75 kg (165 lb), is in the vehicle driver seat.

1. Remove the side marker to body push-in retainer.
2. Lift the side marker up and out of the fascia to free lower attaching tabs.
3. Rotate the side marker bulb socket assembly counterclockwise and remove it from the side marker housing.
4. Remove the side marker lamp assembly from the vehicle.

1. Insert side marker bulb assembly into side marker lamp hosing and rotate clockwise until seated.
2. align side marker lamp housing lower attaching tabs with notches in front fascia and lower into position.
3. Install the side marker to body push-in fastener.

1. Remove the side marker lamp. Refer to «Marker Lamp Replacement - Side»(ref-188773-S22206473102005090200000) .
2. Pull the side marker bulb out of the bulb socket.

1. Insert the bulb into the socket.
2. Install the side marker lamp. Refer to «Marker Lamp Replacement - Side»(ref-188773-S22206473102005090200000) .

1. Remove the center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) screws.
2. Carefully pull the CHMSL assembly out of the lift gate.
3. Disconnect the rear washer hose from the rear washer nozzle.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the CHMSL assembly.
5. Remove the CHMSL from the vehicle.

1. Connect the electrical connector to the CHMSL assembly.
2. Connect the rear washer hose to the rear washer nozzle.
3. Align the CHMSL assembly with the rear lift gate.
4. Install the CHMSL screws. Tighten: Tighten the CHMSL screws to 1 N.m (9 lb in).

1. Remove the center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL). Refer to «High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement»(ref-188773-S20345207222005090200000) .
2. Depress the tabs on the CHMSL lens to separate the bulb assembly from the lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb assembly.

1. Connect the bulb into the bulb assembly and push to seat.
2. Align the tabs on the CHMSL lens with the bulb assembly and push to seat.
3. Install the center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL). Refer to «High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement»(ref-188773-S20345207222005090200000) .

1. Using a flat-bladed tool, unsnap the lens from the cargo lamp assembly.
2. Using a flat-bladed tool, disengage the cargo lamp attaching clips by gently prying inboard, being careful not to break the attaching clips.
3. Pull downward and rearward on the cargo lamp to disengage the lamp from the headliner.
4. Disconnect the electrical harness from the cargo lamp.
5. Remove the cargo lamp.

1. Position the cargo lamp to the headliner and connect the electrical connector.
2. Slide the cargo lamp into place.
3. Snap the cargo lamp clips back into the closed position.
4. Snap the lens into the cargo lamp assembly.

1. Remove the cover from the dome lamp/cargo lamp.
2. Remove the bulb from the lamp.

1. Install a new bulb to the lamp.
2. Install the cover to the lamp.

1. Remove the lift gate interior trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate»(ref-188807-S05360211682005090200000) in Body Rear End.
2. Remove the rear wiper assembly. Refer to «Wiper Motor Replacement - Liftgate»(ref-188800-S00354534212005090200000) in Wiper/Washer Systems.
3. Disconnect the license lamp electrical connector.
4. Remove the license lamp bezel to lift gate nuts.
5. Remove the license bezel housing from the vehicle.

1. Position the license lamp bezel on the lift gate.
2. Install the license lamp bezel to lift gate nuts. Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
3. Connect the license lamp electrical connector.
4. Install the rear wiper assembly. Refer to «Wiper Motor Replacement - Liftgate»(ref-188800-S00354534212005090200000) in Wiper/Washer Systems.
5. Install the lift gate interior trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate»(ref-188807-S05360211682005090200000) in Body Rear End.

1. Remove the fasteners attaching the rear license plate lamp assembly to the rear license plate lamp bezel.
2. Lower the license plate lamp assembly from the bezel.
3. Rotate the license plate lamp bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it from the housing.
4. Pull the license plate lamp bulb out of the bulb socket.

1. Press the license plate lamp bulb into the lamp socket until seated.
2. Install the license plate lamp bulb socket assembly in the license plate lamp lens and rotate clockwise until seated.
3. Align license plate lamp assembly with the license plate lamp bezel.
4. Install the license plate lamp assembly to the license plate lamp bezel screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

1. Remove the tail lamp housing to body screws.
2. Carefully slide the tail lamp housing rearward away from vehicle.
3. Disconnect the tail lamp housing electrical connector.
4. Remove the tail lamp housing from the vehicle.
5. Rotate the tail lamp bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove from the housing.
6. Pull tail lamp bulb out of the bulb socket.

1. Push the new tail lamp bulb into the bulb socket.
2. Install the tail lamp bulb assembly into the tail lamp housing.
3. Connect the tail lamp housing electrical connector.
4. Align the tail lamp housing with the vehicle.
5. Install the tail lamp screws to the tail lamp. Tighten: Tighten the tail lamp screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
6. Close the rear compartment.

1. Open the lift gate.
2. Insert a small flat-bladed tool at the front of the lens. Pry the lens from the liftgate.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lamp.
4. Remove the lamp.

1. Connect the electrical connector to the lamp.
2. Press the liftgate lamp into the liftgate trim panel until seated.
3. Close the liftgate.